Water quality in Iowa during 1986 and 1987

Technical Report · Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:7096125

This report presents the results of the water-quality monitoring, assessment, and control programs conducted in Iowa during 1986 and 1987. It was prepared to satisfy Section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) which requires biennial water-quality reporting by each state. Discussions in the report include the following topics: surface-water quality, public health and aquatic life concerns, ground-water quality, special state concerns, point-source control programs, lake pollution-control programs, nonpoint source control programs, state program costs, surface-water monitoring programs, intensive water surveys, and DNR recommendations to EPA. A new requirement of the CWA addresses impairment of water bodies due to toxic and conventional pollutants. The section is addressed in detail in the report.

• Research Organization: Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources, Des Moines (USA). Environmental Protection Div.
• OSTI ID: 7096125
• Report Number(s): PB-88-236815/XAB
• Resource Relation: Other Information: See also PB--87-179578
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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